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- Dictionaryerupt/ɪˈrʌpt/
verb
- 1. (of a volcano) become active and eject lava, ash, and gases: "Mount Pinatubo began erupting in June" Similar Opposite
- 2. break out suddenly and dramatically: "fierce fighting erupted between the army and guerrillas" Similar Opposite
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ERUPT definition: 1. When a volcano erupts, it explodes and flames and rocks come out of it: 2. to start suddenly…. Learn more.
to start suddenly and violently: violence erupts At the end of a hot summer, violence erupted in the inner cities. clashes erupt Clashes erupted between protesters and police. to suddenly start to make a lot of noise or to express your feelings in a noisy way: erupt in The crowd erupted in applause and cheering.
Definition of 'erupt' erupt. (ɪrʌpt ) Word forms: erupts , erupting , erupted. 1. verb. When a volcano erupts, it throws out a lot of hot, melted rock called lava, as well as ash and steam. The volcano erupted, devastating a large area. [VERB] Scientists say the volcano could erupt again soon. [VERB]
: to force out or release suddenly and often violently something (such as lava or steam) that is pent up. c. : to become active or violent especially suddenly : break forth. war could erupt at any moment. the audience erupted in applause. 2. : to break out with or as if with a skin eruption. transitive verb.
to break out of a pent-up state, usually in a sudden and violent manner: Words of anger erupted from her. to break out in a skin rash: Hives erupted all over his face and hands. (of teeth) to grow through surrounding hard and soft tissues and become visible in the mouth. verb (used with object) to release violently; burst forth with:
To throw or force something out violently, as lava, ash, and gases: The volcano erupted. b. To be thrown or forced out: Water erupted from the geyser. 2. To develop suddenly: Violence erupted during the protests. 3. To express oneself suddenly and loudly: He erupted in anger. 4. a. To break through the gums in developing. Used of teeth. b.
Verb. Filter. verb. erupted, erupting, erupts. To burst forth or out, as from some restraint. Erupting lava; a riot erupted. Webster's New World. To cause to burst forth; throw forth; eject. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To throw forth lava, water, steam, etc., as a volcano or geyser. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
1. : to send out rocks, ash, lava, etc., in a sudden explosion. The volcano erupted with tremendous force. also : to come out in a sudden explosion — + from. Tons of ash erupted from the volcano. Steam erupted from the geyser. 2. : to happen or begin suddenly and violently. War could erupt [= break out] in that part of the world at any time.
ERUPT definition: 1. If a volcano erupts, it suddenly throws out smoke, fire, and melted rocks. 2. to happen suddenly…. Learn more.
1. When a volcano erupts, it throws out a lot of hot, melted rock called lava, as well as ash and steam. [...] 2. If violence or fighting erupts, it suddenly begins or gets worse in an unexpected, violent way. [journalism] [...] 3. When people in a place suddenly become angry or violent, you can say that they erupt or that the place erupts.
